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Pre-Workouts

amberchrissy
amberchrissy Posts: 1 Member
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Hey, everyone. I'm looking for suggestions on pre-workouts, more specifically for women if there are any good ones.

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  • Bianca42
    Bianca42 Posts: 310 Member
    I take Beachbody Energize before my 4:30am workouts and it helps me wake up and get through.
  • Chieflrg
    Chieflrg Posts: 9,097 Member
    Coffee, all that is needed if anything. Pre workout is just a marketing scam imho.
  • jessef593
    jessef593 Posts: 2,272 Member
    There are no gender specific pre workouts or post workouts. Anyone that would have you believe that is purely trying to get your money. Coffee and a banana would be the best thing if you aren't a serious lifter it trainer
  • oh_happy_day
    oh_happy_day Posts: 1,137 Member
    I just use expresso and a banana.
  • maranarasauce93
    maranarasauce93 Posts: 293 Member
    Mutant madness is pretty awesome. And it is not speifically for women; it's great for anyone who wants to get strong.
  • fishgutzy
    fishgutzy Posts: 2,807 Member
    I swim 4 miles before work in the morning.
    For me I do 2 scoops of combat with 2 scoops of Amino Energy. The 'energy" in it is just 100mg of caffeine from Colombian coffee.
    But if I swim after work I don't add any stimulants.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,110 Member
    Unless you need the calories, just coffee or some caffeine is fine. Attitude to working out is more important.

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  • Shawshankcan
    Shawshankcan Posts: 900 Member
    Pre workouts are generally just creatine, beta alanine (which can cause pins and needles feeling in your skin) and caffeine or similar compounds.

    I make my own because it is a lot cheaper, but I do enjoy pre made ones as well. I find drinking them helps me get in the right mind set. Is it a placebo affect? Maybe. But if it's stupid and works, is it stupid?
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